Open XLT files

  • Full name
    Microsoft Excel 97 To 2003 Workbook Template Format
  • Developer
    Microsoft
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Have you encountered a problem with a XLT file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a XLT file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your XLT file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is XLT file?

The XLT file extension features templates of spreadsheet Microsoft Excel. An XLT file contains formatting and data that serve as the basis for creating multiple xls workbooks with similar properties.

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The template files can be created by the user himself or come from third parties or Microsoft itself.

The extension XLT was used from the versions 97 to 2003. The newer versions from 2007 onwards use xltx for normal templates and xltm for templates with macros.

Programs which can open a XLT file

How to open file with XLT extension?

In order to open a file with XLT extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening XLT file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with XLT files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Microsoft Excel or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening XLT files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support XLT files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of XLT files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Microsoft Excel as the default program for opening XLT files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate XLT files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Microsoft Excel applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Microsoft Excel has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with XLT files

Sometimes problems with opening XLT files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • XLT files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open XLT files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • XLT file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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